AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUN Diplomacy: Guyana’s UN envoy Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett surged to the top in the Security Council’s second informal straw poll for the next UN secretary-general, winning eight “encourage” votes (with three against and four neutral), edging out Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan and IAEA chief Rafael Grossi on seven each. Agriculture & Food Security: The Agriculture Ministry says Guyana is on track for its first large-scale onion harvest, with 300 acres planted in Region Nine to cut import bills, while also pushing AI-enabled farming support and a climate-resilient agriculture webinar for CARICOM. Energy & Infrastructure: GPL’s development plan targets full integration of Linden into the national grid by 2029, as demand climbs sharply; meanwhile, interest is growing in restarting Trinidad’s Pointe-a-Pierre refinery as refined-product demand rises. Local Business & Governance: The Guyana Lottery Company backs new betting legislation and is ready for consultations. Procurement & Ports: A GY$423.35M contract was awarded for the Parika Stelling access road, drainage and parking apron, supporting the new port facility. Legal & Industry: GuySuCo CEO Paul Cheong files a defamation suit against Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed over claims tied to the Versailles-to-Parika highway.
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